Director, Product Management & Marketing (Lighting)

Leviton Manufacturing, a leader in electrical and lighting solutions, seeks an on-site Director of Product Management & Marketing for Lighting in Northbrook, Illinois. This role guides strategic planning, development, pricing, launches, and marketing for the U.S. Lighting portfolio, with a strong emphasis on profitability and market alignment.

The position requires collaborative leadership across engineering, sourcing, operations, customer service, sales, and finance to ensure new and sustaining product activities are aligned with business goals and market needs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the annual strategic plan and deliver key elements to drive sales and profitability growth, formulating programs that support overall strategy.
• Communicate the overall product strategy to Product Management and Marketing teams to secure buy-in and successful execution.
• Serve as the liaison among Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance for new and sustaining product activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain to optimize profitability for new and existing products.
• Work with the Director of Engineering and other departments to optimize the New Product Process for efficient development.
• Manage the Product Team to align the current portfolio with market trends and opportunities.
• Partner with the sales team to conduct research and analysis for PAC, including economic justification, competitive pricing, EAUS, financial models, features, and applications.
• Oversee all elements of product development, including specification, packaging, pricing, and phase-out/phase-in plans.
• Establish measurement and review procedures for new product development and monitor performance for up to three years, reporting findings to the GM.
• With Marketing and Sales, maintain awareness of competitors’ activities, including existing products, new competitors and technology, and report major pricing and positioning changes to top management.
• Attend sales meetings and customer/end-user visits; deliver product training and conduct research as needed.
• Represent the company at lighting industry events to stay current with trends, products, and technology to inform future strategy.
• Identify technology and market trends and collaborate with the Management Team to update the business unit strategy as appropriate.
• Identify alliance and acquisition targets aligned with strategy; develop business cases and support analyses.
• Coordinate with e-Business, Retail, Distribution Sales, Lighting Agents, National Accounts; Mexico, Canada, and International as needed to drive success.
• Work with Product Management and Sales to develop a launch strategy for NPI that delivers consistent market messaging across samples, events, displays, and promotional materials and digital content.

Requirements

• Apply critical thinking to determine the best path to bring new products to market while collaborating with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; self-reliant and capable of independent work.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain customer relationships that drive sales and opportunities.
• Aptitude for organizing and leading ad-hoc teams to support business opportunities in a confidential environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and thorough knowledge of lighting products and distribution channels.
• Ability to articulate plans clearly and influence others; creative, resourceful, and independent thinker.
• Extremely well organized with strong prioritization and delegation skills; demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to maintain a positive working environment while navigating challenges.
• Educational background: Bachelor's Degree; minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in product management/marketing.

Technologies

• Microsoft applications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

Local essential functions - Northbrook

• Administrative functions required to run a department, including reporting, budgeting, financial management, and adherence to corporate procedures.
• Interact with and present regularly to senior management.
• Regularly meet with customers, vendors, and industry representatives in a professional manner.
• Provide leadership to ensure optimal customer satisfaction and achievement of goals.
• Assist the General Manager in developing and executing department policies and procedures.
• Understand the competitive landscape, including products, performance, pricing, and market trends.
• Evaluate new technical developments and recommend appropriate actions.
• Encourage new programs and develop employees.
• Manage all elements of the product development process, including specification, positioning, pricing, improvements, inventory management, and phase-out plans.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

Salary range

$150,000 - $200,000 per year

Travel

Up to 30%

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